Detroit Lions LB Landon Johnson (neck) could play in Week 15 even though he was carried off on a stretcher in Week 14, reports MLive.com's Tom Kowalski. Johnson lost some strength in his arm after a collision in the game but there was no concussion or any other injury.

Charles Chandler, of the Charlotte Observer, reports free-agent LB Landon Johnson (Panthers) has agreed to a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions, according to his agent, Andy Simms. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Darin Gantt, of the Rock Hill Herald, reports Carolina Panthers LB Landon Johnson (knee) suffered a knee sprain in Week 11. Head coach John Fox said the injury does not require surgery but would not give a timetable.